If you are considering adopting a welsh into your family, YOU MUST HAVE AN ADOPTION APPLICATION ON FILE, OR YOU WON’T BE CONSIDERED. We do not reach out to an applicant that sends an eMail asking about possible adoption, with such requests as age, sex, or any other preference. Remember all our dogs are rescued and may have health or age issues.

If you are thinking about purchasing a puppy from a breeder, then we will answer any concerns we may have concerning the particular breeder. Direct your questions to co-chair Donna Caruthers, email: lirawt@comcast.net, telephone number (412) 638-2407.

Meet Chewy — A Special Welsh Terrier Seeking a very Terrier-Savvy Home

Hello! My name is Chewy, and I am a 10-year-old neutered male Welsh Terrier searching for a loving foster or forever home. I am currently in Northern California.

Sadly, my beloved owner is no longer well enough to care for me, and I must once again say goodbye to someone I love dearly. She worked very hard with me over the years and helped me become a better, happier Welsh Terrier. I have many wonderful qualities, but I also come with some challenges that will require patience, understanding, and experience.

Some people say I’m quite a handsome fellow — my photo is attached. What do you think?

About Chewy

Chewy weighs approximately 25 pounds and turned 10 years old this past April. He has previously lived successfully with both female and male Welsh Terriers in different homes and foster situations. He enjoys walks and has participated in Welsh/Airedale Terrier group walks in Northern California. Like many terriers, he can initially become very excited and vocal around other dogs, but he generally settles down and enjoys social sniffing and companionship. However, he can also be selective with other dogs.

Important Behavioral Information

Chewy needs a home with healthy, experienced adults who are extremely terrier savvy and committed to positive behavioral management.

Due to multiple losses and transitions throughout his life, Chewy struggles with change and can become protective of his person and possessions. As his current owner’s health declined, he became increasingly protective around caregivers entering the home.

Chewy does have behavioral challenges that prospective adopters or fosters must fully understand:

• He barks frequently.
• He guards food and possessions.
• He should not be hand-fed.
• Threatening behavior to him may trigger defensive or aggressive reactions.
• He should not live with children or in homes where children frequently visit.

These behaviors have been a part of his life and along with the instability he has experienced. With his current owner, Chewy made significant progress through patience, respect, structure, and trust-building. He learned to relax, seek affection, and even roll over for belly rubs from someone he deeply trusted.

Chewy will need a calm, structured environment with patient adopters willing to continue helping him feel safe and secure.

Medical Information

Chewy does have several manageable medical conditions:

• He recently underwent gallbladder removal surgery.
• He has a genetic condition that causes copper storage in the liver.
• He is maintained on a prescription diet and monitored regularly through veterinary bloodwork regarding his liver with the copper storage condition.
• He takes medication to help prevent bladder crystals and kidney stones.
• He is current on all vaccinations.

Additional medical details will gladly be shared with serious foster or adoption inquiries.

Ideal Home

Although Chewy can coexist with some dogs, a quieter home without other animals may be best for him during this transition. A calm environment where he can feel secure and build trust would likely help him thrive.

We want nothing more than the very best for this deserving older gentleman.

For more information about fostering or adopting Chewy, please contact:

Donna Caruthers
412-638-2407
Lirawt@comcast.net

If you are unable to reach Donna, please contact Lyn Hollis through the welshterrierrescue.com website.